Traditional Owner Treaties

Traditional Owner Guides

Guides for First Peoples.

These guides provides information for Traditional Owner Groups who have decided that Treaty is right for them. The Treaty Authority know that different Groups will be at different stages. Some groups may require further information to understand if Treaty is the path for them.

If your Traditional Owner Group would like
information, get in touch. The Treaty Authority can
provide information and guidance about what’s
involved in the Treaty process.

How to start a Traditional Owner Treaty

This guide was developed by the Treaty Authority for Traditional Owners of Country in the land and waters now known as Victoria. It provides practical information on how to start the process to negotiate a Traditional Owner Treaty.

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Finding Common Ground to Resolve Disputes

This guide was developed by the Treaty Authority to provide practical information on the Treaty Authority’s process for resolving disputes called ‘Finding Common Ground’.

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The Treaty Authority acknowledges First Peoples as sovereign peoples throughout the lands and waters now known as Victoria and across Australia. We pay deep respect to all Traditional Owners, their lands, waters and skies, their Elders and ancestors, languages, family and clan groups, and their Lore, Law, customs, traditions and spiritual connections.

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